Question

While brushing, Rohit's gums bleed. He is also feeling wobbly teeth, is tired most of the time and has pain in the joints. Select the disease he is suffering from and its cause?

• A. Anaemia, deficiency of vitamin A
• B. Scurvy, deficiency of vitamin C
• C. Rickets, deficiency of vitamin D
• D. Beri beri, deficiency of vitamin B

Answer 1

The correct option is B Scurvy, deficiency of vitamin C

• Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Early symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, and sore arms and legs.
• Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur.
• Hence, While brushing, Rohit's gums bleed. He is also feeling wobbly teeth, is tired most of the time and has pain in the joints. Scurvy, deficiency of vitamin C the disease he is suffering from.
• So, the correct answer is 'Scurvy, deficiency of vitamin C'.